How to pronounce anesthesia
Say it like an-is-THEE-zhuh. Anesthesia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THEE).
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- an
- is
- THEE
- zhuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anesthesia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- anGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- isKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- THEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- zhuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of anesthesia
American and British speakers say anesthesia in essentially the same way: /ˌænɪsˈθiʒə/ in the US and /ˌænɪsˈθiːzɪə/ in the UK.
British respelling: an-is-THEE-zeer.
What does anesthesia mean?
- An artificial method of preventing sensation, used to eliminate pain without causing loss of vital functions, by the administration of one or more agents which block pain impulses before transmitted to the brain.
- The loss or prevention of sensation, as caused by anesthesia (in the above sense), or by a lesion in the nervous system, or by another physical abnormality.
- A medication that provides the service of temporarily blocking sensation.
Where does anesthesia come from?
Sense of “state induced by an agent” attested since 1846.
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Questions about saying anesthesia
How do you pronounce anesthesia?
Say an-is-THEE-zhuh. The American pronunciation is /ˌænɪsˈθiʒə/. In British English it is /ˌænɪsˈθiːzɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anesthesia?
Anesthesia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THEE). Broken into parts: an · is · THEE · zhuh.
Do Americans and Brits say anesthesia the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌænɪsˈθiʒə/ and the British form is /ˌænɪsˈθiːzɪə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.